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Girdwood Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Girdwood Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Nqamakwe. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Girdwood Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Girdwood Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Nqamakwe. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

59
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Girdwood Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Girdwood Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Girdwood Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 59; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Girdwood Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Girdwood Junior Secondary School's 59, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Girdwood Junior Secondary School's 59; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Girdwood Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Girdwood Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Girdwood Junior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 59; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Girdwood Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Girdwood Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Girdwood Junior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 59; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Girdwood Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Girdwood Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nqamakwe

Zooming into Nqamakwe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Girdwood Junior Secondary School.

  • Blythswood High School teaches considerably more learners than Girdwood Junior Secondary School, 794 compared with 59; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Girdwood Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Girdwood Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomaheya Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 510 learners against Girdwood Junior Secondary School's 59; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Girdwood Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Girdwood Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongabantu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 482 learners against Girdwood Junior Secondary School's 59; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Girdwood Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Girdwood Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwasa English Medium School is noticeably bigger, teaching 421 learners against Girdwood Junior Secondary School's 59, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Xilinxa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Girdwood Junior Secondary School, 406 compared with 59; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Girdwood Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Girdwood Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Girdwood Junior Secondary School for 2027

Girdwood Junior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ncisininde A/A, Ncisininde , Nqamakwe , 4990
Postal
P O Box 19, Nqamakwe, 4990
Telephone
078 101 5899
EMIS number
200300110

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Girdwood Junior Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Girdwood Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 101 5899, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Girdwood Junior Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Girdwood Junior Secondary School the best school in Nqamakwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Girdwood Junior Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Nqamakwe besides Girdwood Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nqamakwe, including Blythswood High School.
How big are the classes at Girdwood Junior Secondary School?
Girdwood Junior Secondary School reported 59 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Girdwood Junior Secondary School?
No. Girdwood Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Girdwood Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Girdwood Junior Secondary School.
Is Girdwood Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Girdwood Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Girdwood Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 101 5899. It is located at Ncisininde A/A, Ncisininde , Nqamakwe , 4990.
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